Have you ever felt bloated or just off? People tell me they feel yucky and don't know why. We are so busy today with everything we think we must get done, that we take care of everyone else but ourselves. Without giving is a second thought, we are eating without thinking and then going... Did I really just do that? When our body feels off, [...]
Have you ever felt exhausted at during assorted times of the day? Have you just accepted it as the way it is? Have you ever wanted to sneak off at 3 pm to catch a quick nap? When your metabolism is healthy and running as it should, it burns off your calories and keeps you feeling vibrant. Exercise and plenty of sleep also help [...]
It seems like almost every day is a travel day. We are busier than ever and more travel opportunities and destinations. Of course this means the interstates are more crowded than usual, and the airports are packed with eager travelers off to their destinations. With the extra crowds, you're probably finding yourself getting to the airport several hours before take-off to allow enough time for [...]
Connections with others is important on so many levels. Without them we experience loneliness and isolation. Not good for anyone. Summer gatherings with friends and family are a wonderful way to engage and stay connected. A perfect time to disconnect from the fast paced life we lead. Sometimes, before we even realize it, days and / or weeks have flown by. As someone who has [...]
Gratitude has almost become a fad. While I am thrilled there is more conversation around this important action, I just want to take a moment to say I hope it is more than a passing phase for you. As someone who has stared down a grave diagnosis, I just might be the most grateful person ever. We all face difficult situations, it is part of [...]
Do you faithfully begin your day with a cup of coffee? Statistics say over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each day, so chances are, you're a coffee drinker. Sometimes it feels like the only way to add some pep in your step is to fill up your mug with some fresh coffee, doesn't it? A cup of coffee isn't a bad [...]
FREQUENTLY I hear that staying on track and making healthy choices consistently is just to overwhelming due to our crazy schedules. Somehow, crazy has become the new normal and this often leads to lowering our personal standards. Now that is crazy! Daily workouts and healthy eating can be quite challenging to fit into a busy schedule. Often, this causes us to throw our hands up [...]
Often I hear that eating healthy is a challenge when you go out. This is simply bringing a new awareness and a new skill that will yield powerful results to the party. It’s one thing to eat healthy at home when you’re in control of what’s available — but eating out with friends at a local restaurant or while traveling can be another story. Feeling [...]
Autumn has arrived, the leaves have changed color and the hustle and bustle of the holidays is here. If you're anything like me, this last part of the year flies by in a wink. I have a fun theory that we go to bed on Halloween and wake up on Valentine's Day! At this time of year it can feel like your schedule is controlling [...]
Both health experts and chefs agree that it's best to eat the foods that are "seasonally" available, rather than seeking out frozen foods from other seasons. Ideally, the healthiest, and most cost-effective diets are rich in produce that are grown in the same month that you eat them. This means that you would eat squash throughout the fall and summer, and switch to leeks and [...]
